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In this history documentary, we explore the incredible true story of a soviet defector who flew a Mig 25 Foxbat to Japan in 1976. This act of cold war espionage provided crucial intelligence, forever changing cold war history. This video dives into the intricacies of military aviation and the geopolitical tensions of the era.

01:07 - THE PANIC
04:35 - THE FUEL
07:27 - THE PLAN
11:45 - THE LANDING
16:07 - THE SECRETS

In September 1976, a Soviet defector named Viktor Belenko flew a highly classified MiG-25 Foxbat to Japan, drastically impacting the Cold War. This act of cold war espionage provided the United States with invaluable military intelligence. The belenko defection remains a pivotal moment in military history, revealing the advanced capabilities of a soviet union fighter jet.